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In general, people prefer evolution to revolution. And evolution is a better way of saying "improving upon"...while revolutions are abrupt and major. Revolutions are essentially the rejection of the p ...

Great question! IMHO, yes to all of the above. The best experience for students is to learn awareness of the history and experience the mediums that have been used. Now that said, it does not seem pra ...

I do not disagree with either of you. And I think you make valid points that are very important for all designers to grasp...we are in the business of leadership. We have the dual role of both providi ...

I am very drawn to this topic because I personally have struggling with this issue. Before I elaborate on that, the core of Mr. Owen's initial post is that public sentiment favors "traditional" archit ...

Hello Kevin and DC...long time, no time. Quick question and update: I am wondering if DC has an ARE forum? I looked around (not very hard) and did not notice anything regarding licensing except for LE ...

for an architectural practice to survive (and it is now a question of survival for many), certainly a practice has to become more efficient and to be able to function with less manpower and finite res ...

Now I understand the scope of the thesis. In essence, this is a question about the role of an architect.

The danger of a thesis as such is that one could too easily deviate and spend too much time ...

Well then that resolves one aspect of the question in regards to the thesis; nomads who no longer migrate are no longer nomads. Thruout history migration has lead to "settlement"; the beginning of new ...

The capacity of architecture to act as a catalyst for positive change and cultural regeneration in an informal Romani settlement

That is a mouthful. I was curious about certain aspects of the thesi ...

If you can't take the criticism then don't post in a public forum.

I notice all the big firms and successful architects don't sell predrawn stock plans...sounds like a model of desperation. Good lu ...

Yeah, i was a bit surpised about phansford tone and wasn't even sure if he was tlaking to you Chris...phansford is not usually on the offensive (not usually) Very Happy

Anyway, I agree that the entrance ...

My point was well made and clear to those who wish to understand the concept. It was about a design philosophy that best describes your design "style". When you claimed this was an "Italian hill/Germa ...

I never said that there are NO Architects that sell pre-drawn "stock" plans. Re-read what I did write and try to understand what I am saying. I am NOT contradicting either of you. I am simply disagree ...

I think you missed the point...

many stock plans available over the internet are designed by architects

I disagree. Stock plans are mostly designed by residential designers...and the few architects that do are really residential ...

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Topic: 2009 Stirling Prize - Modern design vs. traditionalism
mx2 Replies: 13 Views: 1331	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:17 pm Subject: 2009 Stirling Prize - Modern design vs. traditionalism
mx2 Replies: 13 Views: 1331	In general, people prefer evolution to revolution. And evolution is a better way of saying "improving upon"...while revolutions are abrupt and major. Revolutions are essentially the rejection of the p ...
Topic: Arch. Curriculum - manual drawing still needed?
mx2 Replies: 12 Views: 1015	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:51 pm Subject: Arch. Curriculum - manual drawing still needed?
mx2 Replies: 12 Views: 1015	Great question! IMHO, yes to all of the above. The best experience for students is to learn awareness of the history and experience the mediums that have been used. Now that said, it does not seem pra ...
Topic: 2009 Stirling Prize - Modern design vs. traditionalism
mx2 Replies: 13 Views: 1331	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:21 am Subject: 2009 Stirling Prize - Modern design vs. traditionalism
mx2 Replies: 13 Views: 1331	I do not disagree with either of you. And I think you make valid points that are very important for all designers to grasp...we are in the business of leadership. We have the dual role of both providi ...
Topic: 2009 Stirling Prize - Modern design vs. traditionalism
mx2 Replies: 13 Views: 1331	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 12:20 pm Subject: 2009 Stirling Prize - Modern design vs. traditionalism
mx2 Replies: 13 Views: 1331	I am very drawn to this topic because I personally have struggling with this issue. Before I elaborate on that, the core of Mr. Owen's initial post is that public sentiment favors "traditional" archit ...
Topic: architectural license exam forum?
mx2 Replies: 0 Views: 313	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 11:59 am Subject: architectural license exam forum?
mx2 Replies: 0 Views: 313	Hello Kevin and DC...long time, no time. Quick question and update: I am wondering if DC has an ARE forum? I looked around (not very hard) and did not notice anything regarding licensing except for LE ...
Topic: What is the Optimum Model for Design Firms and Society?
mx2 Replies: 4 Views: 2396	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:08 am Subject: What is the Optimum Model for Design Firms and Society?
mx2 Replies: 4 Views: 2396	for an architectural practice to survive (and it is now a question of survival for many), certainly a practice has to become more efficient and to be able to function with less manpower and finite res ...
Topic: Can architecture act as a catalyst for social change?
mx2 Replies: 17 Views: 7265	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 5:28 pm Subject: Can architecture act as a catalyst for social change?
mx2 Replies: 17 Views: 7265	Now I understand the scope of the thesis. In essence, this is a question about the role of an architect. The danger of a thesis as such is that one could too easily deviate and spend too much time ...
Topic: Can architecture act as a catalyst for social change?
mx2 Replies: 17 Views: 7265	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 1:53 pm Subject: Can architecture act as a catalyst for social change?
mx2 Replies: 17 Views: 7265	Well then that resolves one aspect of the question in regards to the thesis; nomads who no longer migrate are no longer nomads. Thruout history migration has lead to "settlement"; the beginning of new ...
Topic: Can architecture act as a catalyst for social change?
mx2 Replies: 17 Views: 7265	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:55 pm Subject: Can architecture act as a catalyst for social change?
mx2 Replies: 17 Views: 7265	The capacity of architecture to act as a catalyst for positive change and cultural regeneration in an informal Romani settlement That is a mouthful. I was curious about certain aspects of the thesi ...
Topic: Tips for promoting new practice
mx2 Replies: 43 Views: 19820	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 1:35 pm Subject: Tips for promoting new practice
mx2 Replies: 43 Views: 19820	If you can't take the criticism then don't post in a public forum. I notice all the big firms and successful architects don't sell predrawn stock plans...sounds like a model of desperation. Good lu ...
Topic: Here is a new project
mx2 Replies: 180 Views: 41819	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 3:35 pm Subject: Here is a new project
mx2 Replies: 180 Views: 41819	Yeah, i was a bit surpised about phansford tone and wasn't even sure if he was tlaking to you Chris...phansford is not usually on the offensive (not usually) Anyway, I agree that the entrance ...
Topic: Here is a new project
mx2 Replies: 180 Views: 41819	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 8:20 am Subject: Here is a new project
mx2 Replies: 180 Views: 41819	My point was well made and clear to those who wish to understand the concept. It was about a design philosophy that best describes your design "style". When you claimed this was an "Italian hill/Germa ...
Topic: Tips for promoting new practice
mx2 Replies: 43 Views: 19820	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 7:46 am Subject: Tips for promoting new practice
mx2 Replies: 43 Views: 19820	I never said that there are NO Architects that sell pre-drawn "stock" plans. Re-read what I did write and try to understand what I am saying. I am NOT contradicting either of you. I am simply disagree ...
Topic: Here is a new project
mx2 Replies: 180 Views: 41819	Forum: Residential Design and Building Forum Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:42 pm Subject: Here is a new project
mx2 Replies: 180 Views: 41819	I think you missed the point...
Topic: Tips for promoting new practice
mx2 Replies: 43 Views: 19820	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:39 pm Subject: Tips for promoting new practice
mx2 Replies: 43 Views: 19820	many stock plans available over the internet are designed by architects I disagree. Stock plans are mostly designed by residential designers...and the few architects that do are really residential ...